HRM Training Development Assignment

Running head: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Training and Development
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1TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Discussion........................................................................................................................................2
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5

2TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
This WSQ framework is a national credentialing system and it helps in the training,
assessment and development of the key competencies which companies try to find in their
employees. These are based on the national standard developed by WDA (Singapore Workforce
Development Agency). This paper will highlight how WSQ framework addresses the challenges
which are brought out by VUCA environment. VUCA helps in retaining a clear vision against
the judgments which are made with appropriate responses and flexibility (Toh, 2017).
Discussion
The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifiaction(WSQ) system is a long-term education
and training scheme which is designed for the matured workers and it complements with the
prescribed education process of the students. This training programme is available to all workers
and it does not involve any academic qualifications. Some key components of WSQ framework
are the competency map, qualifications framework, curriculum ,competency standards, training
and assessment guide (Reeves & Reeves, 2015). The qualifications which are required for WSQ
represents the various achievements which are necessary for the learning outcomes and this are
generally identified as the set of competencies for different levels in the workplace. These
qualifications cover multiple competency units and there are generally certain levels of WSQ
qualifications. There are more than 30 Singapore WSQ and they are categorized mainly into two
broad aspects i.e. industry and occupational skills and foundation skills. The courses are
delivered through WDA Approved Training Organizations (ATO) or Continuing Education and
Training Centers (CET) centers (Bennett & Lemoine, 2014).